"Like a true nature's child We were born, born to be wild We can climb so high I never want to die "

- Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf

Featured Studio Owner

John Fehling
Home Video Studio - Arvada

Date: 11/17/2009

There's no joy quite like turning your hobby into a profitable business. That's exactly what Steve and Kim Dalbec did a few years back when they purchased a Home Video Studio franchise

"Dad was a photographer for the Air Force," says Dalbec, "and going on shoots and seeing him work with photographs in the darkroom gave me an appreciation for this kind of work." This enjoyment led him to shooting and editing his kids' scouts, dance and sports events.

When Steve saw an ad in Videomaker magazine about turning his passion into a business it planted a seed that sprouted into a desire. In due time this desire turned into an opportunity.

"Certain events demanded that we move back home to Colorado so we decided to remake our career as well," says Dalbec.
Steve came to the Home Video Studio family after a thirty year career at UPS, where, as an industrial engineer he diagnosed data and planned for expansion. Of course, this ability is applicable to his new business as well. Steve's planning and diagnostic skills come into play daily as he charts the course for his entrepreneurial adventures. Besides posting a record year in sales, Steve has also taken home some prizes for his video excellence at the annual Hanley Awards, notably Rookie Video of the Year and The Rising Star Award.

Steve and Kim's business is truly a family affair, involving their son Paul. Lately their dog Snickers has even become involved in the act as "Poster Dog" and is a customer favorite.

Besides being a video master Steve is a master barbequer, a fisherman, a guitar player and the Vice President of PR for Toastmasters chapter. Congratulations to Steve and Kim Dalbec, Home Video Studio's November Studio of the Month.

It's a Wonderful Lifestyle!

Control your life and your lifestyle. You and only you should determine your daily schedule- your hours of work and play. Start your own Home Video Studio

Here's what we'll cover at Show 'N Tell Saturday.

MAKING MONEY

The number one thing we'll cover is making money in the video business. I'll cover pricing video as well as collecting the money. What's the difference between a $500.00 video and a $5000.00 video? Are you leaving money on the table? I'll teach you how we do it! Oh... what about a $30,000.00 video?

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

This is the great unknown for most people who attempt to enter our industry. How do you get business and find clients? I'll share with you.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

I'll cover our 12 month and 21 day in person training program in depth. How do we take you from where you are now to where you want to be? We are very good at this as long as you can take that first step and get to Show 'N Tell!

STUDIO EQUIPMENT

You'll be in my studio all day so we'll definitely get into the nitty gritty on equipment and gear. How will you outfit your studio? Do you have current equipment that can be used? Maybe and if so that will save you some money.

FINANCIAL GOALS

Home Video Studio is a short cut to success. You may be looking for both financial success and creative achievements - money in the bank and an Oscar! We make no promises except to put you in an environment with others who have the same vision. Our mission is to help you achieve success as you define it.

CREATIVE GOALS

Not everyone is out to make a fortune. Home Video Studio is a very fun and exciting business and lifestyle. Want to turn your hobby into a real live functioning studio? We can do that for you. Want to get your family involved in the business? We'll help train them. This is a very family friendly business.

TRANSITIONS

We'll discuss transitions and getting started. Going to quit your job? Come out of retirement? Convert a 401k? Will you work the studio part time until you can go full time? We will start designing a plan for you at Show 'N Tell Saturday.

FUNDING

We are experts in funding and financing. If you need us to help you find the money we would be happy to. It is easy to convert a 401k or IRA with zero penalty. Many people do a refi or a home equity loan. There are other avenues as well. One of the things we do on Saturday afternoon is cover financing. It's not that difficult. If you need consultation on funding call us.

We suggest you bring your spouse/partner to our Show 'N Tell Saturday. That's our treat. You'll know a whole lot more about running a Home Video Studio by end of day on Saturday!

Show 'N Tell: A first glimpse

"Tammy and I came to a Show 'N Tell Saturday. The initial conversation was Robert talking about what it is to be a Home Video studio Owner. Of course we'd listened to the CD's over and over in our car for a couple of months. I think Then we had the presentation and we signed right there at the end of the presentation."

- John Montgomery - Newark, OH.

"Our Show 'N Tell Saturday was on May 11, 2002 - Mother's Day weekend! We were already operating our own video business, but we wanted to run it at a higher level with better equipment. We needed a plan and a system like the one offered by Home Video Studio. If you're thinking about HVS, you should go to Show 'N Tell Saturday."